2013 Great Wall Steed Td — MOT failures & pass rate
1,004 MOT tests on the 2013 Great Wall Steed Td are in this dataset, and 70.8% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (19.6% fail rate), the 2013 Steed Td comes out 9.6pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.6% of tests against 16.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rigid brake pipes and ball joint — headlamp aim alone was recorded 131 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 13.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 29.5% once past 120-150k — 2.2× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 37.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.6% | 207 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.6% | 167 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.6% | 116 |
| 4 | Suspension | 11.1% | 111 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.5% | 85 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.7% | 27 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 131 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 113 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 82 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 74 |
| 5 | Shackle pins and bushes | 61 |
| 6 | Washers | 55 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 37.4% | 375 |
| 2 | Suspension | 34.2% | 343 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 20.0% | 201 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 20.0% | 201 |
| 5 | Tyres | 17.6% | 177 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 11.5% | 115 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 30 | 13.3% |
| 30-60k | 234 | 24.8% |
| 60-90k | 435 | 30.3% |
| 90-120k | 212 | 33.0% |
| 120-150k | 78 | 29.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 262 | 28.6% |
| 2022 | 228 | 27.6% |
| 2023 | 207 | 29.9% |
| 2024 | 174 | 31.6% |
| 2025 | 133 | 28.6% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Steed Td
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 20.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (20.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (16.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.6% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Great Wall Steed Tds pass their MOT?
70.8% of the 1,004 2013 Great Wall Steed Td MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Great Wall Steed Td?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.6% of tests, followed by brakes (16.6%).
Does the 2013 Steed Td get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.3% in the 0-30k band to 29.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,004 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.